Shoe fastener



E. F. HALL SHOE FASTENER June 24, 1930.

Filed May 13, 1929 Ha @NVENT R ATTORNEY Patented June 24, 1930 UNITED STATES snon rnsrrn nnn Application filed May 13,

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in the means of fastening the flaps of shoes and the like.

An object of the invention contemplates the provision and arrangement of a fastening having connection with the uppermost of the flap eyelets.

Another object of the invention comprehends the employment of attaching elements 10 for the fastening having detachable engagement with the eyelets.

More specifically stated the attaching elements are carried upon strips arranged in the eyelet stays whereby the lower portions of the instep and vamp will be protected.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention further consists of the following novel features and details of construction to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a perspective view of a low quarter shoe illustrating the application of the invention and partly broken away to show the arrangement of the reinforcing strips within the eyelet stays of the shoe flaps.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a quarter per se with the fastening removed.

Figure 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of one of the reinforcing strips located within the eyelet stays.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the fastening.

Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 2 illustrative of a bow fastening through eyelets located at the upper ends of the eyelet stays.

Referring to the drawing in detail wherein like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates generally an article of foot wear and which as shown is of the low quarter t e.

lit is my intention to do away with eyelets and laces; the latter frequently break 50 and cause discomfort to the wearer incident iszelfsrfa Kareem-2,?

to the pressureof the knotsformedat the if broken points of the lace against-thevamp and-instep. I

In carrying out my invention, I provide elongated strip like reinforcing elements 11, preferably formed of metal and disposed within the eyelet stays in the adjacent side edges of the shoe quarter flaps. Headed studs 12, having the shanks therefor bifurcated and pro ected through the double thicknesses of the eyelet stays and reinforcing elements 11, are subsequently oppositely flared to prevent the shanks from becoming loosened or otherwise distorted whereby the reinforcing elements 11 will be 5 held against displacement. The headed studs 12, arranged as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 6 of the drawing, will securely sustain the reinforcing elements 11 in position for use. Shanks 13, carried by and outwardly projecting from the outer sides and adjacent the uppermost ends ofthe reinforcing elements 11, are also extended through openings in the flaps of the shoe quarter and subsequently terminate in enlarged heads 14:, the purpose of which will be presently apparent.

The fastening, as mentioned in the foregoing, comprises an elongated plate, designated as at 15 and slightly curved in end to end relation in conformity to the general I outline of the instep and having key-hole slots 16 aligned and oppositely disposed adj acent its ends. The slots 16 are adapted to accommodate the shanks 13 whereas the heads 14.- therefor will engage the outer surface of the plate 15 about the marginal edges of the restricted portions of the key-hole slots.

If desired a short lace, indicated as at 17, may be employed in lieu of the plate 15 when the eyelets 18 are used in place of the shanks 13 in the manner suggested in Figure 6 of the drawing.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor details of construction, and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is A shoe fastening comprising spaced reinforcing elements in the nature of elongated strips located within the eyelet stays and adjacent the meeting edges of the shoe flaps, shank-scarr'iedby and outwardly projecting from the up ermost ends oi the reinforcing elements terminating to provide enlarged heads beyond the outer surfaces of the shoe flaps, and a' fastening element of strip like curvilinear formation having aligned and oppositely disposed key-hole slots adjacent-'- the ends thereof designed to accommodate said headed shanks for pivotal connection therewith.

In'testimon'y whereof I afli-x my signature.

EDDIE F. HALL. 

